Synonyms for

Number

Verb / ˈnʌmbɜ: / Another word for number — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Number is a word used to describe a mathematical concept that represents a quantity or amount.

Synonyms & similar words

list identificationnumber numeral addup count keepdown numerate routine enumerate figure telephonenumber act phonenumber bit total amount turn come issue quantity total figure digit count amount measure score tally addition calculation estimate reckoning sum totality enumeration compute compute

Synonyms by register

Formal

quantity figure numeral amount

Informal

thing item digit

Literary

cipher count

Antonyms

letter word symbol figure character

Common collocations

  • number one
  • large number
  • small number
  • odd number
  • even number
  • phone number
  • social security number
  • lucky number

Word family

noun number
verb number
adjective numerical
adverb numerically

Usage note

The word 'number' can refer to a mathematical concept, a quantity, or a specific digit. Be mindful of context when using synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. I learned how to count numbers in math class today.
  2. My phone number is 555-1234.
  3. Can you give me the total number of students in the class?
  4. I need to add the numbers on this list.
  5. The number of people at the concert was incredible.

Quotes

  • Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers. -Shakuntala Devi
  • Numbers are the highest degree of knowledge. It is knowledge itself. -Plato
  • Numbers are the music of the universe. -Pythagoras

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